Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Lusting After: Crockett & Jones Brown Suede Lowndes

Getting double monks in the US is hard. Getting Crockett & Jones double monks in the US is even harder. Getting Crockett & Jones brown suede double monks in the US was downright impossible. But holdup, Barney's has just stepped in to make impossible nothing (I hope Adidas doesn't sue me like they sued Thom). For one easy payment of $595 you can now get, quite possibly, the most killer double monks on the market. This is a big coup for investment bankers and trust funders who also happen to read style blogs. It's real nice to see someone finally sticking their neck out for that burgeoning, yet highly neglected demographic. Rejoice! For anyone seriously considering this purchase (and there's got to be at least one of you out there, right?) the Lowndes comes on C&J's 348 last and has a standard width.

First off, love the blog-- not a hater.BUTI know it may be heretical to mention in the temple of double monk love, but am I the only one who thinks double monks are best paired with an eyepatch and pet parrot?Aaaaargh, matey.

I just joined the Double Monk fraternity today, thanks to a an absolute steal on B/S, but you're right about the high threshold for entry. The Mora was a great shoe, but double monks are definitely a niche item, and AE is pretty mass-market minded.

Silk- well said, I concur.Classic? Maybe.Understated? Absolutely not.If'n I'm going to drop a chunk of change on a pair of shoes I'd opt for something that does not inspire the donning of a tricorn hat.

Actually double monks are everywhere although I've not seen suede ones. It's a very nice shoe but for those first venturing into double monkdom it would probably be wise to buy a brown calf pair first since they are more versatile. Then if you like the feel and look, go suede. All that said and as the owner of a pair of black doubles I'd actually say the single monk is a better looking shoe and more comfortable to wear.